[NTLUG:Discuss] Hi, all

[Christopher Baker]

I did know that the cost of living in Texas is lower than in other parts
of the country. I'm not sure what all the reasons are for this. But
certainly one of them is the fact that many Texans still believe in the
principles of 1776. As a result, Texas has no income tax and encourages
the private ownership of firearms.

> I got back to Texas late last year (November) and did not find a job until 
> May of this year.  I see all sorts of listsing but the market is so flooded 
> that companies can afford to be picky right now.  I am still looking for 
> something better than what I currently have with no luck at all.

So, basically, the picture here is that the job market is still bad. I
plan on waiting until 2004 anyway.

I'm not sure what will happen by then. The glamour to working in IT is
gone, and I'm not sure we will ever get that back. _Information Week_
reported that from January 2001 to January 2002, almost 10% of IT
workers got out. I have a feeling this number will be even worse for
2002.

I have certainly done what I can to discourage college students from
going into this.

I don't know much about Linux certifications. I do know that Microsoft
certification is a complete waste of time and money. A lot of people
seem to be figuring this one out, as the whole training industry has
been really taking a beating.

Chris

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